The U.S. Sacagawea dollar coin is not made of gold, despite its golden appearance . The coin’s golden hue comes from its composition, which includes a copper core clad in a manganese-brass alloy. This alloy is composed of 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, and 2% nickel.
- Face Value: Most Sacagawea dollar coins are worth their face value of $1.
- Rare Error Coins: However, certain rare error variations can be quite valuable, selling for hundreds, thousands, and even tens of thousands of dollars.
- Cheerios Dollars: One notable example is the 2000-P Cheerios dollar, a limited promotional issue with a unique eagle tail feather design, [according to BOLD Precious Metals] and [Invaluable.com] . These coins can be worth thousands, with some examples fetching $5,000 to $25,000+ at auction.
- Mule Errors: Some of the most valuable Sacagawea dollar errors are “mule” coins, which feature mismatched designs, such as a Sacagawea obverse (heads) paired with a Washington quarter reverse (tails). These errors are exceedingly rare and can be extremely valuable; for instance, a 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar and Statehood Quarter Mule sold for $144,000 in 2022.
- Other Errors: Other errors, such as double dies, misplaced dates, and overstrikes with other coins, can also significantly increase a Sacagawea dollar’s value.
- Condition: Even non-error Sacagawea dollars can be valuable if they are in excellent condition (uncirculated or proof-like). For instance, a 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar in MS69 condition is valued at $10,000.
While the average Sacagawea dollar coin is only worth its face value, certain rare error coins or those in exceptionally high grades can be worth thousands of dollars or more.
How much is a Sacagawea $1 coin worth today?
In general, most Sacagawea dollars are only worth their face value of $1. But select error coins—particularly those with unique minting mistakes or special characteristics—can command prices as high as $10,000 or more among collectors.
How to tell if a Sacagawea coin is valuable?
Great question! To determine if your Sacagawea coin is rare, check for minting errors, special finishes, unique die variations, and research mintage numbers.
How much is a 2000 Sacagawea $1 coin worth?
Value of 2000-P Sacagawea Gold Dollar Coin
It goes without saying that a mintage that large doesn’t leave any room for these coins to ever really be rare. Loose 2000-P Sacagawea coins are still just worth a dollar. However, an original roll of 20 coins usually sells for around $30.
Should I keep my Sacagawea dollar coin?
Yes, it is definitely worth something, very possibly a little above one dollar depending on factors like where minted, year minted, condition and whether it comes with some nice case or fancy certificate, but see below……